Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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